Flag of Chile
The "La Estrella Solitaria"
Official Palette
Symbolism
The blue square represents the sky and the Pacific Ocean. The white band represents the snow-covered Andes, and the red band represents the blood spilled to achieve independence. The lone white star is a guide to progress and honor.
History
Known as 'La Estrella Solitaria' (The Lone Star), it was adopted on October 18, 1817. It predates the flag of Texas (which has a similar design).
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Two unequal horizontal bands of white and red. A blue square the same height as the white band sits at the hoist, containing a white five-pointed star.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- October 18, 1817
- Designer
- Antonio Arcos
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Canton, Stars
Influences
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Flag Protocol
- The star must be centered in the blue square
- Must be displayed by all private and public buildings on national holidays
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